Build a Smart Waste Sorter with Arduino – ATL Waste Segregation Demo Kit

Every part needed, pre-tested for compatibility, with an AI build companion trained on this exact project. Shipped from Bengaluru in 3-5 days.

Transform a pile of objects into separated recyclables with this hands-on Arduino project. Using an IR beam and a colour sensor, the robot identifies whether an item is metallic, plastic, or paper, then a servo arm sweeps it into the correct bin. It’s a tangible introduction to the automation behind modern recycling plants, built right on your desk.

What You'll Build

You’ll assemble a compact conveyor-free sorting station. An IR sensor detects the presence of an object, the TCS3200 colour sensor reads its RGB hue, and the Arduino triggers one of two SG90 servos to tilt a bin gate. The result is a fully functioning, tabletop waste segregator that can sort sample items like bottle caps, cardboard squares, and metal washers automatically. Perfect for ATL lab demonstrations and CBSE science exhibitions.

What You'll Learn

• How to interface a TCS3200 colour sensor with Arduino and map RGB values to object types
• Calibrating IR sensors for object detection and trigger distances
• Programming servo motors to actuate sorting gates based on sensor input
• Integrating multiple sensors into a decision-making embedded system for real-world automation

Kit Contents

Why Buy This Kit Instead of Sourcing Parts Separately

Who This Kit Is For

Designed for Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL) mentors guiding students aged 10–15 through sensor-based automation. It’s also ideal for CBSE Class 6–10 science exhibitions, Class 11–12 computer science mini-projects, and early B.Tech semesters at institutions like VIT, BITS, or NIT. Whether you’re preparing a Smart India Hackathon junior entry or a school science fair demo, this kit removes hardware guesswork.

Built and Backed by Compoden

Every Compoden kit ships with an AI build companion trained on this exact project — accessible via a QR code on the box, with WhatsApp and email backup. We've spent 10 years building projects for makers, schools, and institutions across India. If a part fails because of a manufacturing defect, replace it free within 7 days.